Paper

Some paper is recyclable while some is not. Place recyclable paper in with curbside recycling or bring to The Recycling Zone.

Recyclable paper

Boxes from toothpaste, medications and other toiletries

Cardboard boxes

Cereal boxes, cracker boxes, pasta boxes, cake mix boxes

Greeting cards (no foil lining)

Mail, office and school papers

Magazines and catalogs

Milk cartons and juice boxes

Newspapers and inserts

Paper bags

Phone books

Shredded paper in closed paper bags

Shoe boxes, gift boxes & electronics boxes

Some recycling service providers are now collecting more types of plastics, paper and metal. Call your recycling service provider to find out if following items are acceptable in your curbside container:

Boxes from refrigerated or frozen foods

Pizza boxes

Paper egg cartons

Pop and beer cases

Place non-recyclable paper in the garbage.

Non-recyclable paper

Paper soiled with food

Gift wrap, tissue paper, gift bags

Paper towels, napkins, cups and plates

Did you know? Between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, Americans produce 5 million more tons of trash than usual. Much of this trash is packaging and gift wrap. Think of creative ways to wrap gifts and choose items with little or no packaging. For more information on no waste gift and wrapping ideas, visit www.reduce.org and click "At the holidays."

Information on this page applies to households ONLY. Different rules may apply to businesses in Dakota County.